Roughing the Kicker
Definition
A defender, having missed an attempt to block a kick, tackles the kicker or otherwise runs into the kicker in a way that might injure the kicker or his vulnerable extended kicking leg. This protection is also extended to the holder of a place kick.
Outcome
15 yards and an automatic first down
2024 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
Penalty Log
| Against | Beneficiary | Date | Player | Pos | Ref Crew | Week | Quarter | Time | Down | Distance | Yardage | Declined | Offsetting | Home | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Chicago | 09/22/24 | T.Goodson | RB | Adrian Hill | 3 | 3 | 10:05 | 4 | 18 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Minnesota | N.Y. Jets | 10/06/24 | I.Pace | LB | Scott Novak | 5 | 3 | 06:07 | 4 | 10 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| N.Y. Giants | Philadelphia | 10/20/24 | T.Fox | LB | Tra Blake | 7 | 4 | 02:26 | 4 | 5 | 15 | No | No | Yes | Special Teams |
| Totals | 3.33 | 4 | 11 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 3 |